pommelled
Beat with fists
Pommelled is a past tense of pommel, meaning to strike repeatedly with the fists or a blunt object: He pommelled his opponent until the referee intervened.
The spelling with double L is more common in British English; Americans typically write pummeled.
The word derives from pommel, the rounded knob on a sword hilt or saddle, originally a striking implement.
Struck with closed fist
- struckPast tense of hitting
- batteredDamaged by repeated blows
- poundedStruck hard, repeatedly
- thrashedDefeated decisively
beaten · bludgeoned · hammered · thumped · clobbered · walloped · drubbed · cudgeled
Weapon's graspable portion
- gripSecure manual hold
- knobRounded gripping fixture
- finialDecorative top element
- swordHilted fighting blade
dagger · rapier · saber · blade · crossguard · tang · handle · ornamental
punched
Struck with closed fist
thrashed · beaten · bludgeoned · hammered · thumped · clobbered · walloped · drubbed · cudgeled · clubbed
hilt
Weapon's graspable portion
sword · dagger · rapier · saber · blade · crossguard · tang · handle · ornamental · weighted
saddle
Mounted rider's seat
- saddlehornRaised front saddle grip
- gripSecure manual hold
- mountingSteadily increasing in degree
dismounting · horseback · riding · leather · cantle · western · roping · rodeo · cowboy · vaquero
handles
Grasping parts or manages
- circlesEquidistant curves from centers
- flaresPyrotechnic distress signals
- scissorsPivoted twin-blade cutter
swings · routine · apparatus · grip · dismount · handstand · strength · balance · gymnast · competition